LATEST RECIPE @ Le Méridien Kuala Lumpur

The bustling metropolitan city of Kuala Lumpur witnessed the debut opening of the Latest Recipe on 29th November 2007. Just barely less than 24 hours, the former One On One restaurant was turned into a shimmering bright and colourful atmosphere that draws many people to walk into the restaurant. Lively live-cooking with unusual gastronomic delights and interactive chefs are just some of the daily activities at Latest Recipe. Experience this food adventure on level 5 of Le Méridien Kuala Lumpur.

The latest addition of this restaurant is certainly going to draw many food-hunters who are craving for a wide-spread of buffets to throng into the restaurant for a scruptious meal. But considering the fact that the hotel’s chefs have been winning awards since its opening and most recently conferred ‘The Most Outstanding Hotel Team & Overall Champion’ by Culinaire Malaysia 2007, one can hardly blame them for showcasing their culinary talents.

The restaurant is concentric in design with a high roomy ceiling and its centerpiece is a dramatic eight-metre long, multi-coloured glass mosaics, cast in Kobe, Japan, which flows into the lobby. The juxtaposition of simplistic and contemporary decor exudes an aura of tranquility throughout the restaurant. Akin to a Zen ambience, the serene and soothing feeling is further accentuated with new age Asian music flowing in the background. Friendly staff clad in a bright orange ensemble that is both chic and practical, greets diners and lead them to their seats. Floor to ceiling glass windows allow guests to enjoy a picturesque view of the Lake Gardens and The National Museum. Natural sunlight sweeps across the restaurant providing warm, natural lighting by day while nightfall opens up a magical evening landscape to impress all.

The pilot breakfast which was developed by our consultant chef of the Le Meridien Hotels, Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten, a renowned 3-Michelin star Chef which introduces the Signature dishes to array the varieties on the buffet spread. Our Bonjour waitress will be serving you at least 2-shots of different "Eye Opener" everyday which is meant to wake you up from a memorable breakfast with us.

For breakfast, patrons of Latest Recipe will revel in the wholesome buffet spread for a healthy start in the morning. Imagine freshly squeezed tropical fruit juices mixed with spices served in shooters to perk up your mornings.

Buffet lunch is served daily as tables are filled to the brim with International delights ranging from roast lamb, grilled salmon as well as local favourites including nasi dagang, curry sotong, crispy sweet & sour prawns and much more. Dinner is yet another exciting affair at the restaurant. Serving an even more extravagant buffet, the atmosphere of the restaurant evolves to reflect a totally out-of-this-world dining concept. The buffets are priced at RM 68++ and RM 78++ per person for lunch and dinner, respectively.

Alternatively, the restaurant’s a la carte menu presents a wide selection of starters, noodles, vegetarian, meat and low-calorie meals, which meant all appetites are catered for. Chef’s recommendations include Kuih Pie Tee, Vietnamese Spring Rolls, Lamb Osso Bucco, Salmon Wali-Mahi and Grilled Lobster Thermidor, to name a few.

Latest Recipe, located at level 5 of Le Méridien Kuala Lumpur, has been designed to offer a new degree of style and class in an unobtrusive ambiance. The restaurant is open daily from 6.30 am to 12.00 am and seats 160 persons including a private dining room for 10 persons. To discover more, call the hotel’s Dining Reservations Executive at 603 2263 7434 or e-mail dining.lmkl@lemeridien.com.

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The culinary team of Le Méridien Kuala Lumpur has been celebrating success with the following awards:

The Most Outstanding Hotel Team & Overall Champion, The Most Outstanding Chef – Prime Minister Golden Hand Award and The Most Outstanding Apprentice – Culinaire Malaysia 2007

Gold Medal - MLA Black Box Culinary Challenge 2007

Best Executive Chef 2005 / 06 - Hospitality Asia Platinum Awards

Nestle Golden Chef Hat 2005

Gold Medal Live Western Hot Cooking – Penang International Salon Gastronomique 2005

Best Overall Hotel Team and Gold Medal Gourmet Buffet – Culinaire Malaysia 2005

Malaysian Chef of the Year 2004 / 05 – Chef Association of Malaysia & Malaysia Association of Hotels